Everyone has some degree of contact with mental illness in their lifetimes, either directly or indirectly through friends or family. According to the World Health Organisation, one in eight people, or 970 million people in 2019 were living with a mental disorder
Year: 2023
Opinion – Nurturing Namibia’s green future
In the heart of Namibia, our cherished African jewel, we find ourselves immersed in the splendour of boundless landscapes, breathing the pristine air of untamed wilderness, and marvelling at nature’s timeless wonders.
Council allocates N$400 000 for Saimsa games
The Walvis Bay council, despite objections, allocated N$400 000 to enable their employees to participate in the Southern Africa Inter Municipal (Saimsa) games.
Elephant population stable in conservation areas
The Elephant population remains stable in conservation areas in southern African countries, according to a research report.
‘Ouma’ Frederick gets dream house
Sixty-eight year-old Lydia Frederick’s days of sleeping in a corrugated iron sheet structure are over.
eKool set to revolutionise education
Aschool management and analytics software for improved learning and teaching experience is offering Namibian schools a chance to participate in a pilot project, with all expenses covered by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the EstDev project.
Sierra Leone to emulate #BeFree Youth Campus
Sierra Leone’s first lady, Fatima Maada Bio has praised the #BeFree Youth Campus in Katutura, reassuring attendees that she will replicate the initiative in her home country for the benefit of the youth.
Shipi FM fires presenter over ‘increment request’
Shipi FM radio presenter Gustav Sheehama was last week dismissed after requesting for improved working conditions.
Geingob pays tribute to Hishongwa
President Hage Geingob has extended a message of condolences to the wife, children and the entire family of former ambassador to Nordic countries, Hadino Hishongwa, who died on Friday, aged 80.
Lack of staff cripples Bethanie – Frederick
Bethanie Village Council chairperson Diederik Frederick says the lack of administrators in key positions hinders the smooth delivery of services to the village’s inhabitants.









